#205: Kickboxing, Toastmasters and Developing a Champion's Mindset - Jess Roper

The Toastmasters Podcast with Greg Gazin with Ryan Levesque & Bo Bennett

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[29:31] When you hear, “Speaking is much more enjoyable than being punched in the face,” there’s no doubt that everyone would likely agree with that profound statement and immediately want to hear more. In our latest episode, Hosts Greg and Ryan speak with Jessica (Jess) Roper a two-time English kickboxing champion who can attest to that from her personal experience. Jess shares with us a little about the trials and tribulations of her personal, professional and Toastmasters journey and through successes in the kickboxing ring and on the speaking stage, offers some sage advice on how we can develop a Champion’s Mindset.

Jess is a newer Toastmaster and member of the Sussex Online Speakers club in England, giving her Ice Breaker only a few months ago and has already won her Area speech competition.  Jess also hosts a local radio show called The Champion’s Corner. 

Jess is featured in the June 2022 issue of the Toastmaster Magazine with the article, Fighting Spirit: Kickboxing champion aims high in the sports and speaking arenas. 

Jess Roper can be reached at: Jess Roper on Facebook and LinkedIn,  IAmJessRoper on Instagram or her website: IamFightingFit.co.uk.